Gural To Battle Proposed Syracuse Track February 24, 2011 In regard to the proposed Syracuse racino, fellow raceway owner Jeff Gural has gone on the record as saying, “I am clearly going to do everything I can to make sure it never happens.”
NY Pols. Opposing Syracuse Raceway Inc. February 14, 2011 It has been reported that Oneida County legislators Michael Hennessy and Frank Tallarino have penned a letter to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board announcing their opposition to the possibl...
2011 Tioga/Vernon Stakes Schedule February 04, 2011 The 2011 stakes season at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs has something to offer everyone, from the top older horses in the game to early lessons for freshman trotters in the Kindergarten Classic
Change Of Plans In NYS Racino Push January 19, 2011 It has been reported that Thomas C. Wilmot, Sr., the driving force behind the push to erect a new racino in New York State, has backed away from his desire to renovate the
Warren Named Vernon Race Secretary January 06, 2011 Vernon Downs is proud to announce that Scott Warren will be joining the race team as race secretary for the
2010 Tioga/Vernon Handle Comparison January 04, 2011 Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs wrapped up 2010 with some promising handle figures despite the current
Tioga/Vernon Donate More Than $76,000 In 2010 December 15, 2010 American Racing and Entertainment is proud to announce that its donation totals between Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs in 2010 amounted to more than $76,000 and reached more than 50 charities.
Vernon Announces The Muscle Hill Stakes December 10, 2010 Vernon Downs has announced that its stakes event for opening trotting mares, The Conway Hall, has been renamed The Muscle Hill. It will have an estimated purse of $200,000 in 2011 and will be sponsore...
Gural Retorts To Joint Statement Regarding New York City Off-Track Betting December 09, 2010 On Thursday, December 9, American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural, whose company owns Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs, issued a statement in response to a joint letter which was previously r...
Higher Handle, Reduced Revenues At Tioga November 29, 2010 Management of Tioga Downs today announced mixed results from their across-the-board takeout reduction in 2010. While handle increased by 7.8 per cent, wagering revenues fell from 2009
Upset Over Proposed Indian Casino November 24, 2010 Even though New York Governor David Paterson has touted Empire Resorts' proposed $100 million expansion of its gaming operations at Monticello Raceway, news earlier this week that an Indian casino has...
Vernon Downs’ 2010 Year In Review November 24, 2010 Vernon Downs wrapped up its 2010 race season this past weekend in Vernon, New York for the 57th time in track history. A total of 13 track records highlighted the